Understanding B1, B2, B3
Understanding B1, B2, B3
Blind Cricket is a highly inclusive sport designed for visually impaired athletes. To ensure fair play, players are classified into three medical categories based on their level of sight. A standard playing XI must maintain a specific balance of these categories.
Totally Blind
Athletes with no light perception in either eye, or light perception but inability to recognize the shape of a hand at any distance.
- Minimum 4 players required in Playing XI.
- 1 run scored by a B1 player counts as 2 runs.
- Identified by a White Wristband.
Partially Blind
Athletes with the ability to recognize the shape of a hand, up to a visual acuity of 2/60, or a field of vision of less than 5 degrees.
- Minimum 3 players required in Playing XI.
- Standard running and scoring rules apply.
- Identified by a Red Wristband.
Partially Sighted
Athletes with a visual acuity from 2/60 up to 6/60, or a field of vision between 5 and 20 degrees.
- Maximum 4 players allowed in Playing XI.
- Standard running and scoring rules apply.
- Identified by a Blue Wristband.
Team Composition & Fair Play
A standard Blind Cricket team consists of 11 players. To maintain complete fairness and give maximum opportunity to totally blind athletes, the CABI rules strictly mandate a composition of at least four B1 players, at least three B2 players, and a maximum of four B3 players.
This unique classification system ensures that athletes of varying visual impairments can compete together on the same field, showcasing exceptional skill, teamwork, and auditory coordination using the special sounding ball.